• Premier League

Borini KOd for three months

ESPN staff
October 17, 2012
Liverpool will be unable to call on Andy Carroll during Fabio Borini's absence © Getty Images
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Liverpool have confirmed that Fabio Borini has undergone surgery on a fractured bone in his foot, with the striker now likely to be sidelined for three months.

Borini, 21, initially suffered the injury during Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United last month and the former Roma and Swansea man then aggravated the problem while on international duty with Italy Under-21s, returning to Anfield early.

A statement on Liverpool's official website read: "Borini was assessed by the club's medical team upon his return to Melwood and a decision was made for the 21-year-old to have surgery.

"Typically, an injury of this nature requires a three-month rehabilitation period.''

After loaning Andy Carroll to West Ham for the season, Liverpool will be able to call on just one recognised senior striker - Luis Suarez - for the period Borini is unavailable for selection, although there have been reports suggesting Carroll can be recalled by the Reds in January.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers found himself heavily criticised for failing to secure a replacement for Carroll before allowing him to head for Upton Park.

Borini moved to Anfield for £11 million during the summer, and has scored one goal in 11 appearances for the first team to date.

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